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Mercedes-Benz explores partnering with China’s Great Wall Motor to save its South Africa plant amid U.S. tariffs and declining exports.
Mercedes-Benz is considering a partnership with China’s Great Wall Motor to share its East London, South Africa, plant amid challenges from U.S. tariffs and declining export demand.
The 30% U.S. tariff imposed in 2025 disrupted the plant’s duty-free access under Agoa, and a new 15% global import levy takes effect in March 2026.
Discussions are ongoing, though no agreement has been reached.
Mercedes is evaluating co-manufacturing, repurposing the site for electric vehicle battery recycling, and addressing underutilized capacity.
The plant, upgraded with a €600 million investment in 2022, has produced the C-Class since 1997 and remains focused on that model.
GWM has not confirmed its involvement.
Mercedes-Benz explora asociarse con Great Wall Motor de China para salvar su planta en Sudáfrica en medio de aranceles estadounidenses y disminución de las exportaciones.